S. D. Clarke

S. D. Clarke
Member of the Florida Senate
In office
1931–1965
Personal details
Born Scott Dilworth Clarke
(1881-03-31)March 31, 1881
Monticello, Florida, U.S.
Died December 28, 1966(1966-12-28) (aged 85)
Monticello, Florida, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Carrie Bailey
Children two
Residence Monticello, Florida
Alma mater University of Virginia
South Florida Military Academy
Occupation attorney and bank president

Scott Dilworth "Dill" Clarke (March 31, 1881 December 28, 1966) was an American politician in the state of Florida.

Clarke was born in Monticello, Florida in 1881, to Thomas L. and Daisy (Bird) Clarke and was educated at South Florida Military College and the University of Virginia after he attended local schools in his hometown.[1][2] He was an attorney and bank president.[3] Clarke served in the Florida State Senate from 1931 to 1965 as a Democratic member for the 31st district. In 1947, he was President of the Florida Senate.[4]

References

  1. "fl/jefferson/bios/clarke58nbs". files.usgwarchives.net. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  2. Florida. State Road Dept; Florida Highway Patrol (1946). Florida Highways. 15. J.E.Robinson. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  3. Cash, W.T. (1938). The Story of Florida. 3. American historical society, Incorporated. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  4. "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.


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